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April 14, 2024

Time is running out if you want to:


  • Withdraw from a Session 2 (W2 online) course: This coming Friday, April 19, is the deadline. Contact registrar@sage.edu with questions.



  • Get a free gift card if you represent your club at Accepted Student Day, this coming Saturday, April 20, from 12:45-2:30 p.m., at the Armory, Albany. Sign up for Accepted Student Day


And while we're talking about deadlines ...

It's time to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We'll celebrate "File It By Friday" April 22-26 by providing helpful resources and Solutions staff from noon to 2 p.m. in Buchman on the Troy campus and KCC on the Albany campus. Can't remember if you filed? They can check for you.

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Honors Convocation on April 24:

Please RSVP This Week! 


Student awards will be announced and the Faculty Member of the Year will be recognized at Honors Convocation, Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the Armory, Albany. A reception will follow.


All are invited. RSVP to Honors Convocation

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month


Join the Title IX Office this Thursday at Albany's Take Back the Night event (details in event section, below). Please also visit the office's tables during the Earth Day campus events on April 18 (Albany) and April 22 (Troy.)


For more resources, visit:



Events This Week

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Looking for something to do?

New events are added to The Chomp every day, so check it often to see what is going on.


Have an event to promote?

Add it to The Chomp, then email the details to newsletter@sage.edu.

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New York State Civil Service Info Sessions


PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME:

Tuesday, April 16, 3 p.m.

Join with this Zoom link


Info sessions will also be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2 p.m. and Tuesday April 30, 6 p.m.

Meet with Healthcare and Nursing Recruiters

Thursday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Buchman Pavilion, Troy

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High Intensity Interval Training

Thursday, April 18, noon, Armory, Albany


Sign up for HIIT



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Empower Him:

A Program for Men of Color and their Allies

Thursday, April 18, 4 p.m., Armory Room 102, Albany 


Panel discussion with Richard Sanchez '23, Kelvin Zapata ‘23, Lamont Garland '12, Jaquan Mack '23, and Pressage Predestin ‘22, moderated by Albert Morban and Will Ruiz. Snacks provided.

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Take Back The Night 

April 18, 5 p.m., Washington Park, Albany


A group from Sage will meet at 4:30 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Opalka Gallery to walk over together.

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Esteves School of Education Night 

April 18, 4:30 p.m., Bush Memorial, Troy 


Mock interviews, networking, and dinner!


Highly suggested that ALL Education majors attend!


Sponsored by the Future Educators Club; Please register with this link

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TWO DATES! Cento Poetry Events

Thursday, April 18, 11:30 a.m., Shea Learning Center library cafe, Troy and Friday, April 19, Albany Campus Library lobby, 12:30 p.m.


Make a cento (Latin for "patchwork") poem from lines of existing poetry with the Libraries and the English, Writing and Culture program!

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Sage Rocks:

Healing and Connecting Through Art

Friday, April 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Buchman Pavilion, Troy


RSC's Expressive Arts in Grief in Healing class presents a rock painting and crafts table.


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Cooking Demonstration and

Volunteer Project

Sunday, April 21, 1:30 p.m., Refugee Welcome Center, Albany


Cook a culturally relevant dish and share a meal with others. Food provided for up to 15 participants. Email owusun@sage.edu to sign up.

Zumba: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.,

Robison Gym, Troy

Sign up for Zumba


Open Gym: Daily, Robison Gym, Troy

Sign up for Open Gym


Open Pickleball: Thursdays and weekends, Meyer Gym, Troy

Sign up for Open Pickleball

Important to Know

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From the Public Safety Committee:


Please Read, Then Complete a Brief Survey --- You Could Win a Gift Card!


Campus safety is a priority. To that end, the Public Safety Committee of students, faculty, administrators, and UHA Public Safety team members, wants to highlight important tips and tools. 


  • Never hesitate to contact Public Safety for assistance. Dispatch and officers are available 24/7, 365 days a year at 518-244-3177.


  • Speak up! If you see something concerning, let someone know! Call Public Safety, submit a CARE Report, etc.



  • Stay connected with the Rave Guardian Mobile App: The Rave Guardian Mobile App allows easy access to campus and emergency resources. Any student or employee with a Sage email address can download the app and use it. Here is an overview of its features: 


  • Call Public Safety Dispatch | One-click call to UHA Public Safety with the option to share location


  • Text Public Safety Dispatch | Two-way communication with optional anonymous mode in place of an audible phone call


  • Safety Timer | Virtual campus safety escort allows you to share your location with members of your safety circle from your phone’s contacts


  • Call Directory | Links to important phone numbers and crisis lines


  • Content Directory | Links to campus resources, shuttle schedule, maps, CARE reporting form, etc.


  • Emergency Call | One-click emergency dial to 911


More information about downloading and installing the Rave Guardian App.


You can always call Public Safety (518-244-3177) with safety concerns or you can email UHA Director of Public Safety Bob Sears or Deans of Students Sharon Murray and Stacy Gonzalez.


Your feedback is important! Complete this BRIEF survey and be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card!

Way to Go!

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Spring Break Service Trip


Sita Sako ’24 (left) and Director of Service Learning and Community Engagement Ali Schaeffing, Ph.D. (right) spent spring break volunteering at a childcare center in a low-income area of Cape Town, South Africa.


Read about how the trip complemented Sako's Sociology and Psychology research.

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RSC's Chapter of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology inducted 14 new members on Sunday April 7, in Bush Memorial. Pictured are the eight students who were able to attend the ceremony with their friends and family. Congratulations to all!

More Events

Check The Chomp events calendar on Sage.edu for the full list of events.

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The Rev Magazine Launch

Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m.,

Renaissance Room, Armory, Albany and online


Get your copy of the 2024 edition of The Rev magazine, meet the team behind the publication, and enjoy an hour filled with readings and surprises.


Register for The Rev launch.

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TWO DATES! Critical Conversation 

Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m., Bush Memorial, Troy, and Friday, April 26, 11 a.m., Kahl Campus Center 224, Albany


Hear from Cricket Hall of Fame Inductee Ashok Adikoppula about his work to promote the sport of cricket in New York, especially for young people with south Asian heritages. 

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Color Blast Run/Walk and Carnival

Friday, April 26, 4:30 p.m., Albany Quad


Participate in the free run/walk, then stay for a barbecue, DJ, carnival games, and more.


Register by April 19, get a free t-shirt:

Sign up for the Color Blast Run/Walk.

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Sagettes Spring Concert

Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m., Little Theater, Troy


Enjoy a free performance from Russell Sage College's a cappella group. 


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Exhibition and Reception:

A Celebration of Art and Community

Through April 28, Rathbone Hall, Albany


This exhibition highlights community art programs such as Schenectady & Me, The ALCO Tunnel Tile Project, Arts4Vets, Studio e: The Epilepsy Art Therapy Program, Erasing Spaces & Faces, and Rainbow Garden Club.


Guided Meditation

Monday, April 29, noon, KCC 105, Albany


Sign up for guided meditation



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Student Occupational Therapy Association Fundraiser

Tuesday, April 30, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.,

Latham Chipotle, 2 Wade Road


Please mention SOTA, or use code C26N7GB on your online order for your purchase to count toward the fundraiser. 

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An Insight into the Life of MENA Identifying Students

Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m., Use this link to attend on Zoom.


Ilham AlMahmid, an associate professor at UAlbany and a founding member of New York for Syrian Refugees, will discuss how higher education can support MENA-identifying students' success.

Reminders

On-Campus Summer Job Opportunity: RSC is hiring NaviGators for summer orientation! Apply on Handshake or email Ashley Busby with questions.


Free CDPHP Cycle! membership: Borrow a bike at no charge with the CDPHP Cycle! app and the promo code RussellSage. Enjoy 30 minutes of e-bike riding and unlimited pedal-bike riding every day of the season: www.cdphpcycle.org.


FAFSA!: Don't forget to complete the new, simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid. RSC's Guide to the New FAFSA can help!


Nutrition Science Department survey: You are invited to participate in an online survey that Nutrition Science faculty are conducting, to understand what proportion of RSC students experience food insecurity and how it impacts their education. If you enter your email address, you will be entered into a lottery for a $15 grocery gift card. If you have questions, please email Laura McClure.


From Title IX -- Toy Drive for St. Peter's Crime Victim Services: View the wish list with this link. At checkout, please select the option to ship items to Nancy Harris, Pediatric Forensic Nurse Program, Troy, N.Y.


"Shop" the Career Closet: If you need professional clothing, the Career and Self-Discovery Center can help! Make an appointment on Handshake; pick “Career Closet” as appointment type!


Discounts for RSC students: Receive a discount at businesses in Troy with your RSC ID. Find a list of merchants and discounts.


Hope to hear from YOU! Email newsletter@sage.edu with photos, events, achievements, or other other news you would like us to consider including in the college newsletters.


Have questions?: There are Solutions desks at the front of each library, where you can ask anything. Stop by, call 518-244-2020, or email solutions@sage.edu.*


*Unless you have something you would like us to consider for Solutions: The Newsletter! In that case, please email newsletter@sage.edu by Wednesday for the following Sunday's newsletter.

Office Hours

STUDENT CENTERS


Freddie's, Kahl Campus Center, Lower Level (Albany)

McClellan Student Center, McKinstry Hall (Troy)


Open daily, noon-9 p.m.


Commuter Lounge, Hart Hall (Troy)

7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.


FITNESS


Armory Fitstop (Albany)

McKinstry Fitness Center (Troy)


Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


DINING


Kahl Campus Center (Albany)


Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.


McKinstry Dining Room (Troy)


Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.


Buchman Grill & Starbucks Cafe (Troy)


Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.


WELLNESS CENTERS


Kahl Campus Center, Lower Level (Albany)

Kellas Hall, 1st Floor (Troy)


Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.


After-Hours Care


LIBRARIES


Albany Campus Learning Center library

Shea Learning Center library


Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.


Key fob access Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight; Friday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-midnight.


BOOKSTORES



Albany bookstore

41 Union Drive, in the Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences' Gozzo Student Center


Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.


M.o.s.s. books and other provisions (Troy)


Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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